Baramulla, March 26 -- Devastating blaze has damaged over 21 houses and left 33 families homeless in Baramulla.

Officials said that the fire broke out in a congested mohalla. Locals, Fire and Emergency Services personnel, J&K Policemen, and others worked tirelessly to control the inferno.

After hours of relentless efforts, the fire was finally extinguished. No casualties were reported, but property worth crores was destroyed, they said.

Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, along with Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Baramulla, visited the area and met the victims.

The DC announced an immediate relief of Rs 50,000 for the families whose houses were fully damaged and Rs 10,000 ...